Director of Retail Production
Occupations:
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm ProductsProducers and DirectorsFashion DesignersMarketing ManagersOnline MerchantsIndustries:
Clothing and Clothing Accessories RetailersSpecialty Food RetailersShoe RetailersOther Miscellaneous RetailersDepartment StoresQualifications3-5+ years of experience in apparel and accessories production or product developmentDiverse market experience across various apparel segments including men's, juniors, and children's wearStrong skills in cost negotiation with vendors and product engineeringBachelor's degree in Product Development, Textile Science, Fashion Design, or a related field (Preferred)Music merchandise production experience is a plus.Responsibilities:Assist in executing merchandise needs for artist-specific e-commerce and touring campaignsManage timelines and schedules across cross-functional teamsNegotiate and cost-engineer products to meet retail targets and marginsAssist in overseeing pre-production timelines and compliance with product specificationsAssist with managing supplier relationships and product integrity throughout the development process.